The Kosuke Fukudome & Hiroki Kuroda Thread

[The Voice of Reason]

San Diego has one thing going for it--nice weather. Other than that, it's a glorified mall.

 

Having lived there for 7 years, I concur - it's all frosting and no cake. I've never met a shallower, more selfish and more mentally and spiritually unambitious group of troglodytes in my life.

 

 

Careful. There are exceptions.

 

BigBadB

 

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Edited December 7, 2007 by The Voice of Reason

[Guest]

San Diego has one thing going for it--nice weather. Other than that, it's a glorified mall.

 

Having lived there for 7 years, I concur - it's all frosting and no cake. I've never met a shallower, more selfish and more mentally and spiritually unambitious group of troglodytes in my life.

Ha. I lived in OC for six years.

[anabiono]

yay...it has turned into a bashing SD thread...

 

lol

 

I heart Jim Hendry

[The Voice of Reason]

San Diego has one thing going for it--nice weather. Other than that, it's a glorified mall.

 

Having lived there for 7 years, I concur - it's all frosting and no cake. I've never met a shallower, more selfish and more mentally and spiritually unambitious group of troglodytes in my life.

 

 

How do you really feel? Don't hold back.

Edited December 7, 2007 by The Voice of Reason

[minnesotacubsfan]

San Diego has one thing going for it--nice weather. Other than that, it's a glorified mall.

 

Don't knock the beaches.

California beaches suck. Sorry.

 

that depends on the activity

 

:-"

[Guest]

San Diego has one thing going for it--nice weather. Other than that, it's a glorified mall.

 

Don't knock the beaches.

California beaches suck. Sorry.

 

Hmm, I like the beaches in north-central SD County...La Jolla Cove, etc. LA and Orange County beaches suck for the most part (though I do like the quiet beaches past Malibu).

[David]

It's mainly the Pacific Ocean that sucks, IMO.

[Guest]

It's mainly the Pacific Ocean that sucks, IMO.

Not if you're in Hawai'i. ;)

[Mephistopheles]

Hawaii is still considered a part of the US? weird.

[TheDude]

Are the Cubs actually out of it, or is the SD talk purely speculative?

[inari]

Are the Cubs actually out of it, or is the SD talk purely speculative?

 

Pure speculation. I think the Cubs are still the frontrunners.

[Post Count Padder]

Are the Cubs actually out of it, or is the SD talk purely speculative?

 

Pure speculation. I think the Cubs are still the frontrunners.

Me too, but how much speculation are the contract offers? 5/$75?

[ConstableRabbit]

Have there been any updates as to when we're supposed to hear Kosuke's decision?

[BCVM22]

Have there been any updates as to when we're supposed to hear Kosuke's decision?

 

Every few days, we hear "it'll be another few days."

[Tedward]

Well, here's an update from Rotoworld....

 

Kosuke Fukudome is set to announce that he's leaving Japan to play in MLB next year.

 

There was still a little doubt, so it's nice to see he'll make it official. According to FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal, Fukudome could agree to terms with an MLB team within the next 24 hours. The Cubs, Padres and Royals are thought to be the frontrunners. He's also been connected with the Giants, Rangers, White Sox and Red Sox. A three-year deal is expected. Dec. 7 - 3:22 pm et

Source: FOXSports.com

 

[PrimeTime]

Well, here's an update from Rotoworld....

 

Kosuke Fukudome is set to announce that he's leaving Japan to play in MLB next year.

 

There was still a little doubt, so it's nice to see he'll make it official. According to FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal, Fukudome could agree to terms with an MLB team within the next 24 hours. The Cubs, Padres and Royals are thought to be the frontrunners. He's also been connected with the Giants, Rangers, White Sox and Red Sox. A three-year deal is expected. Dec. 7 - 3:22 pm et

Source: FOXSports.com

 

 

Just seen that too...Oh man, this is intense...Let the battle begin...Get him Jim!!

[jersey cubs fan]

Have there been any updates as to when we're supposed to hear Kosuke's decision?

 

Every few days, we hear "it'll be another few days."

 

Japanese Thanksgiving is tomorrow, right?

[BCVM22]

Another overnight period to be spent constantly refreshing the thread. #-o

 

[PrimeTime]

This always happens the nights out getting loaded..Then I have no idea whats going on since I'

ll be at the bar..Start making announcements in the mornings!! :)

[shnsajax]

ESPN claims an announcement will come next week.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3146075

[Deeg]

San Diego has one thing going for it--nice weather. Other than that, it's a glorified mall.

 

Having lived there for 7 years, I concur - it's all frosting and no cake. I've never met a shallower, more selfish and more mentally and spiritually unambitious group of troglodytes in my life.

 

 

Careful. There are exceptions.

 

BigBadB

 

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Location: San Diego

 

I would hope there would be exceptions, in a metro area that size. As a group though...

[BigbadB]

San Diego has one thing going for it--nice weather. Other than that, it's a glorified mall.

 

Having lived there for 7 years, I concur - it's all frosting and no cake. I've never met a shallower, more selfish and more mentally and spiritually unambitious group of troglodytes in my life.

 

 

Careful. There are exceptions.

 

BigBadB

 

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Joined: Tue Mar 04, 2003 8:38 pm

Posts: 14129

Location: San Diego

 

I would hope there would be exceptions, in a metro area that size. As a group though...

 

What would you expect. Everyone that lives here is from somewhere else.

[Post Count Padder]

Looks like Kuroda to the Dodgers is gonna be official:

 

Hiroki Kuroda-S- Player Dec. 12 - 2:37 am et

 

 

Hiroki Kuroda reportedly informed the Hiroshima Carp on Tuesday night that he planned to sign with the Dodgers.

 

He's expected to leave for the U.S. as soon as Wednesday to take his physical and sign the contract, which is probably worth about $30 million for three years. At that price, he's no worse of a gamble than Carlos Silva or Kyle Lohse. Still, he's not a great bet to be more than a fourth starter and he could always turn out to be a Kaz Ishii or maybe even a Kei Igawa.

Source: Kyodo News

[killthegoat06]

Lowe

Penny

Schmidt

Kuroda

 

 

That's an excellent pitching staff.

[YearofDaCubs]

Lowe

Penny

Schmidt

Kuroda

 

 

That's an excellent pitching staff.

You forgot Billingsley who I think is their 1 or 2 best SP. Schmidt, no idea what they are going to get out of him.